Why we need your help...

At the conception of this venture, I spoke with several potential investors about the possibility of funding the design and build of CareSpotlight.com. While they all liked the idea and agreed there is a need for the resource, they encouraged me to launch the site, attract users and generate revenue before they would consider an investment. However, because CareSpotlight.com is comprehensive, interactive, and user-friendly, it is costly to build. There are additional start up expenses to consider as well.

Since, we have been working tirelessly designing a unique resource that will connect everyone in need of the information and platform that we plan to provide. We do not want to limit access to only those who can afford an annual membership. We understand that many of the very people who need this tool are also facing difficult financial times due to declining health, an inability to generate income and mounting medical bills and associated costs. While CareSpotlight.com will be available to all, we have a strong user-verification process for every interactive aspect of the website - including posting reviews of care and service providers…the very core of our mission.

In speaking with trusted advisors and friends, there was overwhelming support for a crowdfunding initiative, with the idea that we can reach people directly who might benefit from a resource of this magnitude. If enough people are able to contribute modest amounts, the result will be just as powerful as one or two large investments. In addition, we believe that the mission of CareSpotlight and our promise to deliver a high-quality and transparent product outweighs the guarantee of a short-term return on investment sought by typical funding sources. Please visit our "home" page or our GoFundMe page to watch our crowdfunding campaign video.

People have asked why CareSpotlight is not being funded by grants. We are not a nonprofit. The foundations and other potential sources of grant money support many of the same organizations that will be subject to public review via CareSpotlight.com. This inherent conflict of interest pushed us away from relying on traditional nonprofit funding. Our business structure ensures objectivity for our users, and this is imperative to our mission.

We are in Phase 1: Construction of the Working Site. This phase will include all site programming, web design, hosting, storage, maintenance, security, and legal expenses to launch and operate for up to six months. Every dollar counts! We would appreciate any contribution that you are generous enough to give! We are also seeking to connect with sponsors and investors for the next phase of this venture.

There are numerous ways to contribute to the building of this site. If it’s not a monetary gift that suits you at this time, please share this appeal with someone you know who might benefit from this resource - or be willing to contribute to our campaign - so that they, or someone they love, can benefit from it in the near future. There are also other ways to help (add a review, add a care or service provider, complete our 10-question survey, and/or share your "care story" - all these links can be found under "Take Action" in our navigation menu).

The CareSpotlight.com team and I truly appreciate your support more than words can express.